Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Psychology and Sociology

Sort by
Subject
Level

Neurosis vs. Psychosis: Understanding the Differences

Classified in Psychology and Sociology

Written on in English with a size of 2.68 KB

Fundamental Differences Between Neurosis and Psychosis

The fundamental difference between neurosis and psychosis is that "the nature of reality remains in the neurotic interpretation of reality" according to the ways and criteria of the typical living environment in which one has been educated, "while in psychotic illness," the individual's interpretation of reality is difficult to understand by those who belong to the same cultural environment. For the psychotic, the relationships between the various significant aspects of reality are not perceived safely. The psychotic has difficulty understanding who they are as a subject, as a person, with their body, and as a social individual.

Eysenk's Theory of Impulsivity and Criminality

Eysenk reconciled

... Continue reading "Neurosis vs. Psychosis: Understanding the Differences" »

Communication Synergies & Intercultural Communication

Classified in Psychology and Sociology

Written on in English with a size of 3.57 KB

Research Methodologies in Communication

Data Collection Methods

Field Work

Advantages: Rich, deep, flexible insights into real-life situations.

Limitations: Limited generalizability due to small community focus.

Surveys/Polls

Advantages: Large sample sizes, easy quantification and comparison, facilitates data analysis.

Limitations: Limited qualitative information, potential for dishonesty, lack of flexibility and nuance, superficial insights.

Laboratory Experiments

Advantages: Replicable, controlled variables, easy generalization.

Limitations: Artificial setting, difficult extrapolation to real life, potential for experimental bias.

Life Stories/Interviews

Advantages: Rich, in-depth information, allows study of evolving actions and beliefs, close to everyday... Continue reading "Communication Synergies & Intercultural Communication" »